Any rail fans here?

Not a fan of steam.

>>918082
I used to think steam engines and trolleys were old-fashioned and boring when I was a kid.

Now I think they're fascinating, though I admit my interest lies primarily in the latter part of their histories.

>>918083 #
I always liked steam due to ttte.
Interesting to see how people got into trains.

Here am I, I really appreciate trains

>>918080
>the flying scotsman
>the train is literally gay

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>>918193

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>>918197

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Trains are pretty neat

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>>918080
M-my childhood...

>>918080
/n/ newfag. What is the purpose of the steel flaps protruding from the front of the engine? Seen those on a few trains.

>>918318
Aerodynamics

>>918318

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_deflectors

>>918318
Air brakes

>>918318
Downforce

>>918080
nop